Spectacular table or floor lamp in red-tinted and lacquered goatskin parchment, depicting a bird holding a carriage lamp pointing upwards in its beak.
Created by the Italian designer Aldo Tura around 1950.
Good original condition, bulb to screw in (standard E27 model for Led, see image).
- Artist / Designer:ALDO TURA.
- Period:20th century / 1940 to 1960 / Mid-century.
- Country of Origin:Italy.
- Dimensions (H x W x D):100 x 26 x 16cm.
- Weight:3 Kg.
- Condition:Good.
- Style:Design / Glam Seventies.
- Material:Organic / Animal skin / Wood / Mahogany.
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Price:2450 €
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Aldo Tura (1909-1963) was an Italian designer renowned for his unique creations in furniture and decorative objects, marked by the innovative use of lacquered goatskin, in the style of shagreen. A master of Italian handcrafted luxury, he was active from the 1940s to the 1960s, embodying artisanal refinement and post-war Italian glamour.
The iconic use of goatskin:
Tura stands out for his bold use of goatskin, which he dyes in deep hues (burgundy, emerald green, tobacco brown) before lacquering. This painstaking process gives his creations a luxurious texture and a glossy finish. Featured on rolling bars, lamps or tables, his works combine sensual materials and influences blending Art Deco and modernism.
A craftsman of luxury:
Each of Aldo Tura's pieces reflects a meticulous craftsmanship: meticulous finishes, bronze details and noble materials. Aimed at an elitist clientele, his creations reflect a sophisticated lifestyle and a search for unique decorative objects, far removed from standardised industrial production.
In dialogue with his contemporaries:
Tura's work finds echoes in that of Carlo Mollino, who shares his taste for sculptural forms, and Gio Ponti, a master of Italian design that combines modernity and tradition. Tura's experimentation with rare materials is also reminiscent of Piero Fornasetti, known for his bold decorative creations.
The legacy of a visionary:
Despite his low profile, Aldo Tura's rare and sought-after creations are highly prized by collectors today. They bear witness to a period when Italian design shone out for its boldness, exceptional craftsmanship and innovative aesthetic approach. Tura remains a key figure in twentieth-century design.
DELIVERY / PACKAGING RATES (to be added to the asking price) :
Collection: Free of charge.
Delivery in Belgium: 50€.
Delivery in France: 80€.
Delivery in Europe: 120€.
Delivery worldwide: 200€.